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TSN·Tyson Foods, Inc.

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$66.85
Open
$65.55
Market Cap
22.51B
52W High
$69.48
Low
$64.50
P. Close
$66.04
P/E
49.70
52W Low
$50.56
Fwd P/E
14.30
Mean Target
$71.15
Technical Score (1D)
86
BUY
News Sentiment
50
MIXED
Tyson Foods (TSN) is navigating a complex environment with recent developments impacting its outlook. The company's strategic recalibration towards enhancing cash flow, optimizing operations, and strengthening its balance sheet comes as conditions in the renewable fuels sector show signs of improvement. This focus on efficiency and financial health is crucial as TSN also faces a suspension of beef export clearances to China, a significant international market, adding operational risk to an already pressured beef segment. Adding to the complexity, the Federal Reserve is reportedly mulling interest rate hikes to combat inflation, exacerbated by rising oil prices, which could increase input costs for packaged food companies like Tyson. Despite these headwinds, TSN is identified as a potential value stock candidate with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and a favorable PEG ratio, suggesting it may be trading below its intrinsic worth. Furthermore, the company has received preliminary court approval for an $83 million settlement related to price-fixing allegations, moving towards resolving a significant legal overhang. Looking ahead, investors will be watching how Tyson Foods sustains its momentum, particularly in its branded product lines and steady consumer demand for protein, while managing pressures in the beef segment and the implications of evolving US policy on beef tariffs and rancher support. The company's transition to a branded, value-added protein model is ongoing, with recent Q2 results showing revenue growth but a dip in adjusted earnings per share, highlighting the uneven performance across its segments. Institutional investors are also actively trading the stock, with some increasing their stakes while others have divested, indicating a mixed sentiment that warrants close monitoring.
Earnings Summary
Tyson Foods, Inc. is a global food company specializing in the processing and distribution of meat and prepared food products across beef, pork, chicken, and prepared foods segments. Operating within the Consumer Defensive sector and the Farm Products industry, Tyson Foods leverages its diverse portfolio, including well-known brands like Jimmy Dean and Hillshire Farm, and an extensive distribution network to serve various customer bases, including retail, foodservice, and international markets. The company's business model centers on transforming raw livestock and poultry into a wide array of consumer-ready items. In its most recent reported quarters, Tyson Foods demonstrated mixed performance. For Q2 2026, the company reported revenue of $13.65 billion, a 4.43% increase year-over-year, exceeding analyst expectations. However, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) declined by 5% to $0.87, missing analyst estimates. This contrasts with Q1 2026, where revenue reached $14.31 billion, surpassing estimates, and EPS was $0.97, also beating estimates. The trend shows revenue growth in recent periods, but EPS performance has been more volatile, with a recent miss following a beat. Historically, Tyson Foods has shown a pattern of revenue growth, as evidenced by the increase in Q2 2026 revenue compared to the prior year. However, the company has experienced some EPS misses against analyst expectations, notably in Q2 2026. While revenue has generally trended upwards, the ability to consistently translate this into expected earnings per share has been inconsistent, indicating potential pressures on margins or operational costs. Recent news highlights significant developments for Tyson Foods. The company is facing a suspension of export clearances for its beef facilities in China, impacting international market access. Concurrently, Tyson has received preliminary court approval for an $83 million settlement related to price-fixing allegations, following a previous $48 million settlement in a pork antitrust lawsuit. Despite these challenges, the company's Q2 2026 revenue performance was positive, driven by strong Chicken and Prepared Foods segments, though the Beef segment faced pressure. Potential policy shifts regarding beef tariffs and rancher support are also being monitored for their impact on cost structures. Looking ahead, investors will be watching for Tyson Foods' ability to navigate the challenges in its beef segment and the impact of international market access restrictions. Key will be the company's performance in managing its product mix and geographic exposure, as well as its success in capitalizing on sustained consumer demand for protein products. The resolution of legal overhangs and the influence of evolving agricultural policies will also be critical factors to observe in upcoming earnings reports.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.73$0.85$0.97$1.09$1.21Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.06 - -
Q2'26$1.00$0.87-12.7%
Q1'26$0.82$0.97+17.6%
Q3'25$0.83$1.15+37.8%
Q2'25$0.78$0.91+16.2%
Q1'25$0.82$0.92+12.2%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$12.9B$13.3B$13.7B$14.2B$14.6BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$14.4B - -
Q2'26$14.3B$13.7B-4.3%
Q1'26$13.5B$14.3B+5.7%
Q3'25 - $13.9B -
Q2'25 - $13.9B -
Q1'25 - $13.1B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

TSN Stock Snapshot

TSN is currently trading at $66.02, giving Tyson Foods, Inc. a market cap of 22.51B and a P/E ratio of 49.7. Today's range spans $64.50–$66.85, with shares opening at $65.55 and moving down $0.02 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 86/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 50/100.

Over the past year TSN has traded between $50.56 and $69.48 - the current price is +30.6% off the 52-week low and -5.0% from the high. 22 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $71.15 (range $58.00–$81.00), implying upside of +7.8%.

Algorithmic and quant fund activity in TSN tends to intensify when the technical score crosses the 86/100 threshold - systematic models in large-cap Consumer Defensive names trigger entry signals at these levels, adding momentum to what may have started as fundamental-driven buying. Signal: BUY. Sentiment: neutral (50/100). Price: $66.02 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range). The current P/E ratio stands at 49.7. Annual range: $50.56–$69.48.

What makes TSN's BUY setup (86/100) particularly actionable at 22.51B in Consumer Defensive capitalization is the scale-to-move ratio: large enough to feature on institutional mandates but not so large that the percentage upside is already compressed by index inertia. At $66.02 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range in $50.56–$69.48), with sentiment running neutral at 50/100, the setup rewards conviction-sized positioning more than it does speculative small bets.